Costa Coffee UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Costa Coffee UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (panini bread, mayo, dressings, hash browns); sunflower oil in pesto-based fillings. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Costa Coffee UK
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Free Range Egg Mayo Sandwich + Flat White, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Porridge | 2.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 2.0g |
| Houmous & Pepper Pot | 3.0g |
| Millionaire's Shortbread | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Costa Coffee UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Goujon Wrap | 10.0g |
| Mozzarella & Tomato Panini | 10.0g |
| All Day Breakfast Wrap | 9.0g |
| Brie, Bacon & Chilli Jam Panini | 9.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 8.0g |
Every Costa Coffee UK item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Costa Coffee UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Yogurt & Granola Pot | 1.0g |
| Mocha | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Porridge | 2.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 2.0g |
| All Butter Croissant | 2.0g |
| Caramel Frappe | 2.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 2.0g |
| Vanilla & Cherry Cake | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Houmous & Pepper Pot | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Muffin | 3.0g |
| Millionaire's Shortbread | 4.0g |
| Egg & Spinach Breakfast Wrap | 5.0g |
| Free Range Egg Mayo Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Prawn Mayo Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Margherita Pizzetta | 6.0g |
| Tomato & Mozzarella Pizzetta | 6.0g |
| Bacon Roll | 6.0g |
| Cheddar & Roasted Tomato Toastie | 7.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Roll | 7.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Toastie | 7.0g |
| Sausage Bap | 7.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 8.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizzetta | 8.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 8.0g |
| Tuna Melt Panini | 8.0g |
| Chicken & Bacon Club Sandwich | 8.0g |
| All Day Breakfast Wrap | 9.0g |
| Brie, Bacon & Chilli Jam Panini | 9.0g |
| Chicken Goujon Wrap | 10.0g |
| Mozzarella & Tomato Panini | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Costa Coffee UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Costa Coffee UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (panini bread, mayo, dressings, hash browns); sunflower oil in pesto-based fillings. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Costa Coffee UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (panini bread, mayo, dressings, hash browns); sunflower oil in pesto-based fillings. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Costa Coffee UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Costa Coffee UK cooks with rapeseed oil (panini bread, mayo, dressings, hash browns); sunflower oil in pesto-based fillings, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Costa Coffee UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Costa Coffee UK cooks with rapeseed oil (panini bread, mayo, dressings, hash browns); sunflower oil in pesto-based fillings, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Costa Coffee UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Costa Coffee UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Costa Coffee UK?
Chicken Goujon Wrap is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Costa Coffee UK, at an estimated 10.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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